Ridge Vineyards
Founded in 1962 by four Stanford scientists, Ridge Vineyards has spent over six decades perfecting single-vineyard winemaking with minimal intervention across California's finest vineyards. The team practices organic and sustainable farming while crafting celebrated wines—including the legendary Monte Bello that triumphed in the 1976 Judgment of Paris—earning consistent recognition from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, and beyond.
Style profile
A historic California producer established in 1962, Ridge pioneered single-vineyard winemaking with a pre-industrial, minimal-intervention approach across thirteen estate vineyards in Sonoma County and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The winery achieved global recognition with its 1976 Judgment of Paris victory and focuses primarily on Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, including the flagship Monte Bello.
~$35 tasting fee(verify — fees vary)
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Tasting rooms
Paso Robles
3340 Ramada Drive, Suite D
Paso Robles, CA
- Mon
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Tue
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Wed
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Thu
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Fri
- 11 AM – 7 PM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 7 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 5 PM
Lytton Springs
650 Lytton Springs Road
Healdsburg, CA
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Amenities
General policy — see "At this location" under a tasting room above where it differs. May also vary by event, weekend, or season; call ahead for groups, kids, or pets.
Vineyards
Adelaida · Belloni · Blasi · Fossil Creek · Frediani Ranch · Lytton Springs · Mancini Ranch · Monte Bello · Pagani Ranch · Papera · Planchon · Ponzo · Stone Ranch
Accolades
- ★1976 Judgment of Paris (30-year rematch winner, Monte Bello)
- ★Wine Spectator Top 100 multiple vintages
- ★Wine Advocate 95+ scores on Monte Bello
- ★James Beard Foundation recognition
- ★Decanter World Wine Awards gold medals
- ★Paul Draper named Decanter Man of the Year 2000